Episode 8 - Agave Genetics - Dr. Jorge Nieto Sotelo

Maestros del Mezcal Podcast by Rion Toal

May 12, 202057:34Arts

We talk with Dr. Jorge Nieto Sotelo about his recent study that sheds some light on the genetic origins of Agave tequilana, Espadín and other species and varieties.

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